Experts on Difficult Conversations in Canada

Speakers Canada connects you with Canadian Difficult Conversations Speakers who share strategies to manage conflict, address sensitive issues, and improve communication. Our Difficult Conversations Speakers provide audiences with practical tools to handle high-stakes discussions in workplaces, communities, and leadership settings. With Canadian insights and real-world experience, they help teams and individuals build trust while navigating challenges effectively.

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Dr. Janelle Abela

Dr. Janelle Abela

Culture Strategist | Systems Thinking, Inclusive Leadership & Workplace Transformation

Dr. Janelle Abela

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Business Leadership
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Accessibility
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Unconscious Bias
  • Workplace Culture
Dr. Janelle Abela is a systems strategist, researcher, and organizational culture architect who helps leaders build equitable, high-trust,...
Darcy Ataman

Darcy Ataman

Humanitarian Music Producer | Trauma Recovery & Cultural Healing Innovator

Darcy Ataman

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Psychological Safety
  • Racial Justice
  • Cultural Diversity
Darcy Ataman has dedicated his work to bringing an alternate form of music therapy to survivors of conflict and trauma. He developed the...
Rachel Baptiste

Rachel Baptiste

Human-First Culture Strategist | DEI Transformation | Executive Coaching Expert

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Rachel Baptiste

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Leadership
  • Talent Management
  • Workplace Culture
  • Trust Relationships
  • Psychological Safety
  • Inclusive Leadership
Rachel Baptiste is a Human-First Culture Strategist, executive coach, and leadership expert known for advancing equity, diversity, and...
Richard Bartrem

Richard Bartrem

Brand Strategy Leader & Former WestJet VP | Marketing, Culture & Leadership Expert

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Richard Bartrem

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Customer Service & Experience
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Leadership
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Consumer Behaviour
Richard Bartrem is the former VP of Marketing Communications at West Jet, who is now a speaker and expert on leadership, brand, marketing &...
Darius Bashar

Darius Bashar

Photographer | Personal Growth Through Art & Awareness

Darius Bashar

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Personal Growth
  • Mindfulness
  • Purposeful Work
  • Workplace Culture
  • Mental Health
Darius Bashar is a professional artist, speaker, and founder of a global community for creators focused on mindfulness and creative...
Sajel Bellon

Sajel Bellon

Psychotherapist & Humanizer Expert | Mental Health, Neuroscience & Toxic Thinking Specialist

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Sajel Bellon

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Stress Management
  • Peak Performance
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Teamwork
  • Workplace Culture
  • Mental Health
  • Emotional Intelligence
Sajel Bellon is a globally recognized psychotherapist, behavioral neuroscience expert, and #Humanizer specializing in resilience, toxic...
Jim Brayshaw

Jim Brayshaw

Mental & Emotional Health | Confidence | Workplace Culture & Psychological Safety

Jim Brayshaw

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Mental Health
  • Workplace Culture
  • Psychological Safety
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Stress Management
  • Change Management
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Mindset & Attitude
Jim Brayshaw is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience as a firefighter, fire officer, medic, and educator. His expertise...
Justin Brien

Justin Brien

Mental Health Advocate & Life Coach | Addiction Recovery & Resilience Expert

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Justin Brien

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Work Life Balance
  • Mental Health
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Health Performance
Justin Brien is a mental health awareness expert, transformational life coach, and inspirational, TEDx speaker whose story inspires change....
Cochrane Cochrane, Alberta
Tammy Buss

Tammy Buss

Family Business & Succession | Leadership, Governance & Legacy Expert

Tammy Buss

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Mentoring & Succession Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Change
  • Inter-Generational Workplace
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Women In Business
Tammy Buss is an educator, author, and podcast host specializing in family enterprise, succession planning, and generational transition....
Roger Caesar

Roger Caesar

Team Collaboration And Conflict Resolution | Communication And Leadership Transformation Expert

Roger Caesar

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Leadership
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Employee Engagement
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
Roger Caesar is an award-winning, internationally recognized professional speaker transforming how we communicate. His memorable stories...
Cristina Carpio

Cristina Carpio

Media & Content Production | Storytelling | Brand Strategy | Entrepreneurship

Cristina Carpio

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Management
  • Leadership & Mentoring
  • Media Training and Storytelling
  • Ambassadorship & Advocacy
  • Women Empowerment
  • Marketing & Public Relations
  • Brand Strategy & Creative Production
Cristina Carpio is an entrepreneur, media personality, and philanthropist with over two decades of experience across media, hospitality,...
Ananya Chadha

Ananya Chadha

Innovator At The Nexus Of Artificial Intelligence & Biology | Pioneering Advancements

Ananya Chadha

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Management
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Project Management
  • Soft Skills Development
  • Leadership Development
Ananya Chadha is a pioneering innovator whose work bridges machine learning, neuroscience, and biology. She began her career advancing...
San Francisco San Francisco, USA
Cory Clouston

Cory Clouston

Former NHL Head Coach Leadership & Peak Performance Expert

Cory Clouston

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Peak Performance
  • Health Performance
  • Personal Growth
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Employee Management
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Burnout Prevention
Cory Clouston is a former NHL head coach with an exhaustive list of Coaching awards focused on building great leadership. In his coaching...
Jon Cornish

Jon Cornish

Canadian Football Hall of Famer And CFA Charterholder

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Jon Cornish

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Business Leadership
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Workplace Culture
  • Peak Performance
  • Teamwork
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Athletes & Sports
Jon Cornish, a Canadian Football Hall of Famer, spent nine legendary years playing for the Calgary Stampeders, amassing impressive...
Christine Dernederlanden

Christine Dernederlanden

Grief & Bereavement Trauma Specialist | IAC Masteries Practitioner Coach

Christine Dernederlanden

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Entrepreneurship
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Mental Health
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Peak Performance
  • Lifestyle & Health
Christine Dernederlanden is certified by the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. As a Certified Trauma Services Specialist,...
Sanjay Dhebar

Sanjay Dhebar

Business Educator & Sales Strategist | Leadership, Strategy & Performance Growth Expert

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Sanjay Dhebar

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Sales
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Business Transitions
  • Personal Leadership
  • Innovation & Creativity
Sanjay Dhebar is a highly respected business educator, speaker, author, and performance strategist recognized for his leadership in sales,...
Stephanie Dick

Stephanie Dick

Historian of AI & Computing | Algorithmic Systems, Digital Governance & Technology Futures Expert

Stephanie Dick

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Peak Performance
  • Mindfulness
  • Big Data & Analytics
  • Future of Work
  • Personal Leadership
  • Digital transformation
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
Stephanie Dick is a thoughtful, articulate expert on AI and a historian of mathematics and technology. For over fifteen years, she has...
Melissa DiMarco

Melissa DiMarco

Comedy & Entertainment Speaker | Television, Media & Storytelling Expert

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Melissa DiMarco

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Mindset & Attitude
Melissa DiMarco is a celebrated comedy talent, acclaimed speaker, and the creative force behind Out There with Melissa DiMarco, now in its...
Robert Dunlop

Robert Dunlop

Author & Educator | Assessment Evaluation, Learning Systems & Educational Technology Expert

Robert Dunlop

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Soft Skills Development
  • Organizational Leadership
Robert Dunlop is a teacher, curriculum consultant, author and inspiring speaker who believes that there is nothing more powerful than an...
Brett Elmgren

Brett Elmgren

Executive Coach | Leadership Development | HR Strategist And Keynote Speaker

Brett Elmgren

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Customer Service & Experience
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Project Management
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Change Management
  • Communication
Brett Elmgren is an Executive Human Resources professional and the President of Axom Leadership, HR and Workplace Culture keynote speaker...
Julia Fournier

Julia Fournier

Artificial Intelligence & Business Strategist | Leadership and Transformation Expert

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Julia Fournier

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Business Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Business Technology
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Organizational Leadership
Julia Fournier is a Canadian entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience leading large-scale operational, technology, and workforce...
Karen Furneaux

Karen Furneaux

Olympic Athlete & Author | Mental Health, Resilience & Performance Expert

Karen Furneaux

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Workplace Culture
Karen Furneaux is a three-time Olympian and two-time World Champion in the sport of sprint kayaking with 10 career, world championship...
Kevin Gangel

Kevin Gangel

Leadership | Transformation And Communication Expert

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Kevin Gangel

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Business Management
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Purposeful Work
Kevin Gangel is CEO & Co-Founder of a transformational consulting firm that exists to Unleash Heroes Who Remake The World. Kevin Gangel...
Sandy Gerber

Sandy Gerber

Top 30 Communication Global Guru & Author | Leadership Trainer & Emotional Intelligence Expert

Sandy Gerber

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Resilience & Change
  • Mental Health
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Communication
  • Leadership Development
  • Change Management
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Conflict Resolution
Sandy Gerber is a Communication Coach, Emotional Intelligence Trainer, and best selling author of the 24x award winning book Emotional...
Vanessa Gilles

Vanessa Gilles

Leadership And Change | Executive Coaching | Agility & Transitions | Resilience

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Vanessa Gilles

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Resilience & Change
  • Leadership and Change
  • Transformation
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Nutrition & Fitness
Vanessa Gilles, a Canadian central defender, has risen to prominence in women's soccer through her perseverance and talent. Despite going...
Tyson Gillies

Tyson Gillies

Professional Athlete & Resilience Expert | Overcoming Adversity | Perseverance

Tyson Gillies

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Disability
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Personal Leadership
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Happiness & Positivity
Tyson Gillies is a professional baseball player and motivational speaker who has inspired many with his resilience and determination....
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Behavior Scientist & TEDx Speaker | Compassion Cultivator & Change Agent

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Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Health Performance
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellence & Success
  • Self Improvement & Self Care
  • Leadership and Change
  • TED & TEDx
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg is a behavioral scientist, TEDx speaker, and author recognized for his mission to make kindness cool and compassion...
Pauline Greenidge

Pauline Greenidge

HR Professional | Workplace Consultant | Author | Team & Workplace Effectiveness Coach

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Pauline Greenidge

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Communication
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Retention
  • Excellence & Success
Pauline Greenidge is a Corporate Trainer, Team Effectiveness Coach, Workplace Consultant, Author & Founder of Upward HR. As a seasoned HR...
Mark Groves

Mark Groves

Human Connection & Leadership Expert | Emotional Intelligence & Authentic Communication

Mark Groves

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Peak Performance
  • Excellence & Success
  • Employee Management
Mark Groves is a human connection specialist, author, and founder of a globally recognized platform for relational education. His work...
Mohamed Hammoud

Mohamed Hammoud

Cultivator of Emotional Intelligence through Clarity, Conscience, and Presence

Mohamed Hammoud

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Racial Justice
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Trust Relationships
Mohamed Hammoud is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and consultant who empowers leaders to unlock peak performance through emotional...
Cassie Hawrysh

Cassie Hawrysh

Chaos Coordinator, TV Host & Journalist | Leadership, Wellness & Performance Expert

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Cassie Hawrysh

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Health & Wellness
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
Cassie Hawrysh is a Wordsmith & Media Personality. Cassie Hawrysh is an ex-collegiate athlete, former Olympian, and current journalist and...
Vynny Hick

Vynny Hick

Motivation Specialist | Law Enforcement Leadership & Recruitment Strategist

Vynny Hick

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational Change
  • Excellence & Success
  • Motivation
  • Emcees, Hosts and Moderators
  • Law Enforcement Leadership
Vynny Hick is a nationally recognized bilingual keynote speaker and leader with 30 years of distinguished service in law enforcement,...
Linh Huynh

Linh Huynh

Award-Winning Author | Extreme Runner & Marathoner | The Power of Possibility

Linh Huynh

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
  • Employee Engagement
  • Peak Performance
  • Health & Wellness
Linh Huynh is a professional keynote & TEDx speaker, author, educator, a trailblazing figure in the realms of adventure, education and...
Paul Isaak

Paul Isaak

Organizational Leadership Advisor | Employee Wellness, Crisis Leadership & Engagement Expert

Paul Isaak

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Employee Management
  • Health & Wellness
  • Mental Health
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Personal Growth
Paul Isaak is an international consultant with a diverse leadership background, forged during a distinguished 34-year career in policing...
Shafiq Jamal

Shafiq Jamal

Independent Consultant | Crisis Response | Reputation Management Expert | Media Trainer

Shafiq Jamal

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
Shafiq Jamal is s Crisis & Reputation Management Expert. With over 26 years of experience in the corporate sector, Shafiq has garnered...
Theland Kicknosway

Theland Kicknosway

Indigenous Educator & Facilitator | Reconciliation, Youth Leadership & Advocacy Expert

Theland Kicknosway

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Gender Equality
  • Generational Differences
  • Indigenous
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Neurodiversity
  • Peak Performance
Theland Kicknosway is an Indigenous cultural speaker, youth advocate, and traditional singer, drummer, and dancer recognized for his...
Dr. Shade Kolade

Dr. Shade Kolade

Leadership & Impostor Syndrome Expert | Transformational Speaker, High-Performance Coach & Author

Dr. Shade Kolade

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Business Management
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Change Management
  • Leadership
Dr. Shade Kolade is a leadership consultant, professor, and author who helps high-performing professionals turn expertise into confident,...
Hassan Al Kontar

Hassan Al Kontar

Diversity & Inclusion Expert | Best Selling Author | Human Rights Activist

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Hassan Al Kontar

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Change Management
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Transformation
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Racial Justice
  • Leadership and Change
Hassan Al Kontar is a Syrian Refugee, best selling author, and Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights advocate. Who spent 7 months in...
Victoria LaBillois

Victoria LaBillois

First Nation & Indigenous Advocate | Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada

Victoria LaBillois

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Women In Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Leadership
  • Sales
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Indigenous
  • Economic & Market Trends
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
Victoria LaBillois is a Mi’gmaq entrepreneur from Listuguj in Gespe’gewa’gi recognized for advancing Indigenous business, governance,...
Brian Lee

Brian Lee

Certified Speaking Professional | Healthcare's Engagement Expert & Best Selling Author

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Brian Lee

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Peak Performance
  • Health & Wellness
  • Time Management & Productivity
  • Healthcare Innovation
Brian Lee, CSP, is one of North America’s leading experts in healthcare patient satisfaction, staff engagement, and culture change. For...